Over deze koffie
A couple times in the past we were lucky enough to showcase coffee from Gabriel Castaño, a local legend known colloquially as southern Huila’s “Godfather” of Pink Bourbon. When he found this varietal that was both delicious and resistant to coffee rust, he replanted his entire farm and sung its praises to any who would listen, pushing fellow producers to follow suit to the extent that many neighbors simply referred to the varietal as “Castaño.”
As you may have noticed, Gabriel is not the producer of this lot this year. Our hearts go out to the Castaño family for the great loss they have sustained, as the torch passes to the next generation and Jefferson continues the work of his father. We share this coffee with an immense amount of respect and gratitude, and with an understanding that coffee is more than just a product– it is legacy, livelihood, and an enduring memory all coming together that we have the privilege to share.
